Cala del Prete
39.858° N, 15.791° EBeach · facing west
About the beach
In the municipality of San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza (Calabria), Cala del Prete is a beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: west (260°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE), keeps it calm; the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW) hits it from the sea and can raise waves. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 64 | 62 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 70 | 76 | 22°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 76 | 85 | 23°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 82 | 82 | 21°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 94 | 86 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 94 | 89 | 25°C |
Where is Cala del Prete
Cala del Prete is located in the municipality of San Nicola Arcella, in the province of Cosenza, in Calabria. Coordinates: 39.85834, 15.79081.
As the crow flies: 1.2 km from the centre of San Nicola Arcella, 73 km from the provincial capital Cosenza.
Cala del Prete is part of: Riviera dei Cedri.
Winds and shelter at Cala del Prete
With the coast facing west (260°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
Questions about Cala del Prete
Can you swim at Cala del Prete today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala del Prete is 62/100 (Choppy Sea): waves 0.6 m, wind 15 km/h, temperature 23°C. Better to choose another beach. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala del Prete?
San Nicola Arcella (CS), Calabria, 73 km as the crow flies from Cosenza.
Which wind is Cala del Prete sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Cala del Prete?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).